Anyone use helmet sunblocker?

[Xclimation]

http://www.helmetsunblocker.com/

I don't like tinted shields on my helmets because I've been out at night and have to raise the shield to see at night. With a clear shield I can just use sunglasses. This looks like a great idea to have the best of both worlds!

Also looking to get a couple of these for Christmas gifts!

 

[Checkswrecks]

You can use a strip or two of black electrical tape and send me half of the money you saved.

 

[jbird]

I have been using the sun blocker in my Arai helmet for the last 5 years. I like it very much.

 

[Al-n2it]

+1 elect tape!

 

[gaps]

My buddy swears by this gizmo

http://www.aerostich.com/supervisor.html

 

[Brick]

I've been using one but on this new helmet I'm going back to the black electric tape. The sunblocker is still opaque.


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[Pterodactyl]

For the past 5+ years I've ridden with modular helmets with retractable sun shields (Schuberth and Shoei). I like them a great deal and will not buy a helmet without a retractable sun shield in the future. I still put a strip of tape across the top of the sun shield to block the sun in some cases.

 

[AVGeek]

For the past 5+ years I've ridden with modular helmets with retractable sun shields (Schuberth and Shoei). I like them a great deal and will not buy a helmet without a retractable sun shield in the future. I still put a strip of tape across the top of the sun shield to block the sun in some cases.

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I have the Shoes GT Air, and will never go back to sunglasses while riding...especially seeing as how I need readers these days, I may be using them under the helmet soon to see my gauges and GPS!

 

[Defekticon]

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I have the Shoes GT Air, and will never go back to sunglasses while riding...especially seeing as how I need readers these days, I may be using them under the helmet soon to see my gauges and GPS!

I have the same helmet. I do like the internal visor, but it fogs quickly during the morning commute and I usually end up using sunglasses for at least the first part of my ride. Aside from that I love it.

 

[Nig5]

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I have the Shoes GT Air, and will never go back to sunglasses while riding...especially seeing as how I need readers these days, I may be using them under the helmet soon to see my gauges and GPS!

Same here best lid I have ever owned and it was designed to have an internal sun visor so don`t believe the bollocks from Arai about them being unsafe ::025::

 

[EricV]

+22 on the electrical tape. I use a LS2 modular helmet with a drop down internal sun shade, but doesn't preclude the occasional need for the tape in low sun angle conditions like sunrise & sunset.

 

[Brick]

Same here best lid I have ever owned and it was designed to have an internal sun visor so don`t believe the bollocks from Arai about them being unsafe ::025::

I think the truth is that they don't want to block the vents in the front top of the helmet the ones that are in the visor. And an internal sun screen would block these vents. Just my opinon... YMMV

 

[Kabish]

Dunno what helmet you use, but the Arai Pro Shade is a pretty cool solution to the problem.

 

[fraserdog]

+1 for the Arai Pro Shade

 

[Xclimation]

I have two helmets that have the internal sun shade and I absolutely love it but the lack of smell certification is what worries me.
For those who use the electrical tape, 2 questions: does it limit your field of vision being that it is not transparent like this helmet sun blocker. also does it leave behind any sticky residue if you want to remove it. Shopping for helmets is one of the toughest things in the world I want to have the safest helmet with the most comfortable helmet and I'm not sure how much Credence to put in Snell certification because I swear some helmets feel just as sturdy inside and out and are made of identical materials including some that are made with Kevlar but yet not snell certified.

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[EricV]

I have two helmets that have the internal sun shade and I absolutely love it but the lack of snell certification is what worries me.

Some would argue that ECE certification is better than Snell or DOT in some regards. Many helmets are DOT and ECE rated.

For those who use the electrical tape, 2 questions: does it limit your field of vision being that it is not transparent like this helmet sun blocker?

It's not as wide (tall) as the sun blocker. The way it works is that it gives you just enough to block that low angle sun w/o limiting your vision enough to matter. You can tilt your head a little to get less or more effect as well. I apply it with a folded over piece on one end so when it gets dark, or the sun rises beyond the need for it, I can just reach up and pull the tab, removing the tape. I then wad it up and put it in my jacket pocket, (I have one pocket that I leave empty for trash while riding).

also does it leave behind any sticky residue if you want to remove it?

Not unless you are using an old roll that's nasty. I have done this many times and keep a roll in the tank bag. No left over residue issues for me.

Shopping for helmets is one of the toughest things in the world I want to have the safest helmet with the most comfortable helmet and I'm not sure how much Credence to put in Snell certification because I swear some helmets feel just as sturdy inside and out and are made of identical materials including some that are made with Kevlar but yet not snell certified.

Snell standards are different, but not the be all, end all. Some studies show that to pass the snell test for impact, the foam is too hard to absorb energy and the human head is more likely to suffer a concussion. Buy a helmet that fits your head correctly, and WEAR IT CORRECTLY. There is no point in buying a piece of safety equipment and then not wearing it to maximize your safety. I see people riding with modulars open, visors open, etc. Not exactly how they were intended to be used. Only a couple of modulars are also rated and tested as 3/4 helmets. Most would fail a lot of the tests if tested in the open position.

 

[Checkswrecks]

As Eric alluded, a number of experts have criticized Snell because the foam is designed for race speeds, rather than street speeds. The reason is because the Snell Memorial Foundation standards arose out of a racing accident. With respect to normal users like most of us, the Hurt Report stated "The median pre-crash speed was 29.8 mph, and the median crash speed was 21.5 mph, and the one-in-a-thousand crash speed is approximately 86 mph." But the reality is that the good/bad threshold is to simply wear a helmet if it has any of the main certifications, Snell, DOT, or ECE. The modular helmets and some other types will never get Snell cert, but I would be just as comfortable in street use with a Shoei NeoTech with it's DOT and ECE as I am with my Qwest.



There's a lot of good helmet info here about helmets: http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/motorcycle-helmets.htm
And here for data: [/size]http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15367

 

[RonH]

All good info. My only advice is don't buy a Neotec. I bought one a month ago, and all the extra weight of the stuff that makes flip up possible is right in front of your chin, and the helmet is heavy. Heavy in all the wrong places. Tip up the flip front and it feels like a 5lb weight on top of your head. Don't ride with it flipped up for sure as a 5lb weight above your head will likely break your neck in any get off, even a minor one. The pull down visor works amazing though, I did love that. I sold the Neotec after 100 miles use. In 46yrs riding, I've never had a helmet that didn't agree with me for the most part, until the Neotec. Not really applicable to the main scope of this thread, but just injecting my thoughts to save others a few hundred dollar mistake.

 

[Cycledude]

I've used electrical tape, speacial store bought versions, Supervisor and they were all a great help but about 10 years ago i bought my first Arai XD and couldn't be happier, i'm on my 3rd Arai XD now after wearing out the liner in the first two.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARAI-XD4-DUAL-SPORT-HELMET-FLUORESCENT-YELLOW-LARGE-L-685311120227-/162244414056?hash=item25c6854a68:g:C-gAAOSw8w1YBlI8&vxp=mtr

 

[nico_yyz]

All good info. My only advice is don't buy a Neotec. I bought one a month ago, and all the extra weight of the stuff that makes flip up possible is right in front of your chin, and the helmet is heavy. Heavy in all the wrong places. Tip up the flip front and it feels like a 5lb weight on top of your head. Don't ride with it flipped up for sure as a 5lb weight above your head will likely break your neck in any get off, even a minor one. The pull down visor works amazing though, I did love that. I sold the Neotec after 100 miles use. In 46yrs riding, I've never had a helmet that didn't agree with me for the most part, until the Neotec. Not really applicable to the main scope of this thread, but just injecting my thoughts to save others a few hundred dollar mistake.

I have a neotec and it's likely the best helmet I've ever used.